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Belton council authorizes purchase of $1.68 million aerial fire apparatus, weighs bond vs. cash funding
Summary
The Belton City Council authorized purchase of a new Pierce aerial apparatus for $1,676,906.74 to replace a 2004 Quint, and discussed funding options including cash-funding from equipment reserves or adding the purchase to a February certificates-of-obligation bond issue.
Belton’s City Council on Nov. 20 authorized the purchase of a new aerial fire apparatus to replace a 2004 Quint, approving staff to move forward after a detailed presentation about capability, delivery timelines and financing options.
Fire Department staff said the proposed Pierce PUC (Pierce Ultimate Configuration) truck would increase capability with a 107-foot ladder (up from 75 feet), greater pump capacity and larger rescue compartments. “It’s a hundred and seven foot versus a 75 foot, ladder on top,” Speaker 10 said, explaining the vehicle’s features and why an order must be placed now because current build…
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